The Downloads Folder: What It Is and How It Works

The Downloads Folder: What It Is and How It Works

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The Downloads folder is the location on your computer or mobile device where files, installers, and other content you download from the Internet are placed. It can store content temporarily or permanently, depending on your preferences. This guide covers everything Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS users need to know about it, including how to find it and how to change where your downloads are saved.

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The downloads folder is an important part of any operating system, so it should be easy to find on any device. The instructions below will show you how to find it on different operating systems.

To find downloads on macOS, open Finder by selecting the Finder icon in the Dock. Select Downloads from the column on the left side of the Finder window. You should see a list of all the files downloaded to your device.

To open the Downloads folder on a Windows 10 device, click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar and then select the Downloads folder on the left.

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